incrível
/ĩˈkɾi.vew/
The English word 'incredible' is translated into Portuguese as incrível.
incrível is a common and straightforward translation for 'incredible' in Portuguese, used to describe something amazing.
Meaning: amazing (adj)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, bárbaro is frequently used to mean 'awesome' or 'amazing' and the slang term irado is common among younger generations in informal settings. In Portugal, the word espetacular is often used to convey that something is spectacular or remarkable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective incrível is gender-neutral, meaning it does not change its form to match masculine or feminine nouns. However, it does change to incríveis when describing plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ĩˈkɾi.vew/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Younger Brazilians use the word irado to describe something incredible. Literally, irado means 'irate' or 'furious', but in a surfing context, it evolved to mean 'awesome'.
- While incrível is standard, Brazilians often use bárbaro to mean 'amazing'. Originally, this word described something savage or cruel, mirroring how 'terrific' once meant 'inducing terror'.
- If a Brazilian tells you that a situation is uma loucura, they are using a common idiom that functions much like saying something is 'incredible' or 'crazy' in English. It is a very common way to react to surprising news.
Examples in context
- O vídeo é incrível!The video is incredible!This sentence shows how to use incrível to describe a video.Tatoeba #8253924 by JGEN, translation #9062337 by Iden
- O show foi incrível.The concert was incredible.This sentence shows how to use incrível to describe a concert.Tatoeba #9944969 by lucasmg123, translation #6489607 by sejb
- Este lugar é incrível.This place is incredible.This sentence shows how to use incrível to describe a place.Tatoeba #8558924 by Capistrano, translation #4015154 by CK
- A apresentação do grupo de dança foi incrível!The dance group's performance was incredible!
- A paisagem deste lugar é simplesmente extraordinária!The landscape of this place is simply extraordinary!
- As habilidades do surfista são impressionantes!The surfer's skills are impressive!
- O filme que assisti ontem foi arrasador!The movie I watched yesterday was mind-blowing!
- A festa foi bárbara! Dançamos a noite toda!The party was awesome! We danced all night!
- A apresentação da banda foi simplesmente demais!The band's performance was out of this world!
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Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are eating at a new restaurant.
- CamilaA comida daqui é incrível, não acha?The food here is incredible, don't you think?
- RodrigoSim, o sabor é surpreendente!Yes, the flavor is surprising!
- CamilaEu tive uma ideia incrível para a sobremesa.I had an incredible idea for dessert.
- RodrigoEstou curioso para saber qual é.I am curious to know what it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “incredible” translations and entries incrível, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
